You Have a New Message" follows Jennie, a young woman whose mundane routine is shattered when she begins receiving unsettling and invasive text messages from an anonymous stalker. Initially, the messages seem harmless and even flattering, but they quickly escalate into a chilling invasion of her privacy. As Jennie grapples with fear and anxiety, she confides in her best friend, Mia, and considers going to the police, but the lack of concrete evidence leaves her feeling helpless.
Amid the chaos, a new message catches her attention, revealing a deeper understanding of her sadness and loneliness. This message hints at a connection that transcends fear, offering her a glimmer of hope in her darkest moments. Torn between the dread of her stalker and the allure of this mysterious figure who seems to genuinely care for her, Jennie finds herself drawn into a complex emotional web.
As the tension escalates, Jennie must navigate her feelings of fear, sadness, and a burgeoning romance with someone she has never met, all while trying to uncover the identity of her stalker. The story explores themes of isolation, the impact of mental health, and the complexities of love in the face of danger, culminating in a gripping climax that challenges Jennie's understanding of trust and safety.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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